NEW DELHI: Manav Sethi, Group CMO, Askme, has said Internet is an essential service and should be provided without any discrimination, zero rating platforms can seriously affect the freedom and growth of the billions of entrepreneurs, quite against the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ vision of our government.

Any violation of internet neutrality can have a serious bearing on effective and fair competition in the market place. We feel it’s the government’s responsibility to ensure a level-playing field for home grown entrepreneurs and at the same time protect the interests of netizens.